Which makes you wonder what the perceived issue is. Coaching panel does not seem as keen on him as Blitz, fans and commentators (i.e Lloyd).
When you hear Lloyd say that the coach is being overly loyal to some senior players you have to feel for players who must be wondering who’s cat they kicked not to be afforded the same privileges.

Dylan Clarke — the younger brother of Kangaroo Ryan and best friend of Essendon’s No. 1 draft pick Andrew McGrath — has been mounting a case for a senior game, after starring for the Bombers in the VFL.

Clarke tops the VFL charts for disposals and hard ball gets, while racking up the second most contested possessions and third most tackles.

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Young Bomber Dylan Clarke top of the VFL charts for disposals (164 from five matches) and hard-ball gets (33), second for contested possessions (79) and third for tackles (43). He’s taking to the Essendon selectors’ door with a sledgehammer.

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd said it was pivotal the Bombers blooded youth in order to get the club’s season back on track.

“Start investing in your youth and start playing them,” Lloyd said on Footy Classified.

“It’s time Dylan Clarke, Jake Long, (Jordan) Ridley, (Mason) Redman, Kyle Langford and players of the future start to get an opportunity.”

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